A young adult has long-term schizophrenia with auditory and visual hallucinations that are resistant to medication
This client also uses alcohol and drugs whenever they are available on the street; thus this young adult is often in a crisis situation. Due to this client's dual diagnosis of schizophrenia and substance abuse, which of the following models of care BEST delivers the client's mental health care? a. case management
b. public health model
c. intermittent hospitalization model
d. Program for Assertive Community Treatment
C
The model of care that best delivers the client's mental health care would most likely be the "intermittent hospitalization model." The client's auditory and visual hallucinations are resistant to medication, and he shows no desire for treatment of his substance abuse. It is likely that the client, because he is frequently in a crisis situation, will require intermittent hospitalizations.
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